# Google Cloud SQL Reviews
**Vendor:** Google  
**Category:** [Relational Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/relational-databases)  
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 366
## About Google Cloud SQL
Cloud SQL is a fully-managed managed relational database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server with rich extension collections, configuration flags, and developer ecosystems.



## Google Cloud SQL Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users appreciate the **efficiency and automation** of Google Cloud SQL, which simplifies database management and enhances performance. (22 reviews)
- Users value the **seamless integration** of Google Cloud SQL with Google Cloud services, enhancing efficiency and scalability. (21 reviews)
- Users find Google Cloud SQL's **ease of use** and straightforward interface significantly enhances their workflow and productivity. (20 reviews)
- Users admire the **easy integrations** of Google Cloud SQL, streamlining database management and enhancing productivity with Google services. (20 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **scalability** of Google Cloud SQL, enhancing efficiency and performance for their cloud database management. (19 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **straightforward user interface** and extensive features of Google Cloud SQL for easier database management. (16 reviews)
- Setup Ease (16 reviews)
- Users love the **automatic backup feature** of Google Cloud SQL, making database management effortless and reliable. (14 reviews)
- Implementation Ease (13 reviews)
- Users praise the **high security** of Google Cloud SQL, ensuring the safety of their databases with multiple layers of protection. (13 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users find Google Cloud SQL to be **expensive** , especially regarding storage and traffic rules for smaller projects. (17 reviews)
- Users find Google Cloud SQL has **high costs** that can burden small businesses as they scale their operations. (7 reviews)
- Users face significant **scaling issues** with Google Cloud SQL, including slow support and costly vertical scaling challenges. (6 reviews)
- Users find Google Cloud SQL's **complex pricing** challenging, lacking clarity on costs and forecasting tools. (5 reviews)
- Users find the **pricing confusion** frustrating, wishing for clearer forecasts and real-time cost simulation tools. (5 reviews)
- Slow Performance (5 reviews)
- Unclear Pricing (5 reviews)
- Downtime Issues (4 reviews)
- Users find **feature limitations** in Google Cloud SQL, impacting usability and reducing overall satisfaction with the service. (4 reviews)
- Latency Issues (4 reviews)

## Google Cloud SQL Reviews
  ### 1. How do they still not support MySQL 8.0?  It's been out for two years

**Rating:** 0.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Vishal P. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** May 20, 2020

**What do you like best about Google Cloud SQL?**

Once the server is running, it's a breeze- works like a charm (same as AWS or Azure).

**What do you dislike about Google Cloud SQL?**

The Google Cloud team refuses to even give a timeline on when it will be deployed!  All of their competitors already support MySQL 8.0, I really do not understand why it's taking so long.

**Recommendations to others considering Google Cloud SQL:**

If you need MySQL 8, look elsewhere.  If they support the your query language, about the same as any of the other big providers.

**What problems is Google Cloud SQL solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Add MySQL 8.0 support, it's that simple.


## Google Cloud SQL Discussions
  - [What are the features of Cloud SQL?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-features-of-cloud-sql) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [What is Google Cloud SQL used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-google-cloud-sql-used-for) - 2 comments
  - [How much is Google Cloud SQL?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-is-google-cloud-sql) - 2 comments
  - [What is Cloud SQL?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cloud-sql) - 3 comments

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## Google Cloud SQL Integrations
  - [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews)
  - [Aiven for PostgreSQL](https://www.g2.com/products/aiven-for-postgresql/reviews)
  - [AWS Cloud9](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloud9/reviews)
  - [Google Cloud BigQuery](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-bigquery/reviews)
  - [Google Cloud Console](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-console/reviews)
  - [Google Cloud Run](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-run/reviews)
  - [Google Sheets for Confluence - Workspace Connector](https://www.g2.com/products/google-sheets-for-confluence-workspace-connector/reviews)
  - [Jira](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews)
  - [MySQL](https://www.g2.com/products/mysql/reviews)
  - [PostgreSQL](https://www.g2.com/products/postgresql/reviews)
  - [Python](https://www.g2.com/products/python/reviews)
  - [SQL Developer](https://www.g2.com/products/sql-developer/reviews)
  - [Visual Studio Code](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio-code/reviews)

## Google Cloud SQL Features
**Management**
- Data dictionary
- Data Replication
- Query Language
- Data Modeling
- Performance Analysis

**Management **
- Data Schema
- Query Language
- ACID - Complaint
- Data Replication

**Configuration**
- Application Performance
- Orchestration
- Database Monitoring
- Anomaly Detection
- Network Security

**Maintenance**
- Data Migration
- Backup and Recovery
- Multi-User Environment

**Support **
- Text Search
- Data Types
- Languages
- Operating Systems

**Database Administration**
- Provisioning
- Governance
- Auditing

**Security**
- Data Encryption
- User Access Control

**Security**
- Database Locking
- Access Control
- Encryption
- Authentication

**Availability**
- Scalability
- Backup
- Archiving
- Indexing

**Security**
- Data Masking
- Authentication And Single Sign-On
- Data Anonymization

**Performance **
- Disaster Recovery
- Data Concurrency
- Workload Management
- Advanced Indexing
- Query Optimizer

**Data Management**
- Data Replication
- Advanced Data Analytics

**Database Features**
- Storage
- Availability
- Stability
- Scalability
- Security
- Data Manipulation
- Query Language

## Top Google Cloud SQL Alternatives
  - [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sql-server/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (2,127 reviews)
  - [Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-relational-database-service-rds/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (865 reviews)
  - [Amazon Aurora](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-aurora/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (436 reviews)